Ivor Biggun
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I have recently been given A Winchester 1892 lever action rifle in 44 40 ( 44 Winchester) unfortunately it is in poor condition, it has recently been checked by a gunsmith and has been judged safe to fire.
Bore is dark with a little pitting exterior has some surface rust and very little bluing I would like to clean it up without ruining it's "Patina"
It is currently disassembled and all metal parts are soaking in a tray of Jet A1.
The serial number is # 819656.
I was wondering If any one was able to tell me when this fire arm was made. or would be able to direct me to a site where I might find this information.
My google skills are not strong
I will post some pictures when I pull the gun from the soak tray.
Cheers from New Zealand
Bore is dark with a little pitting exterior has some surface rust and very little bluing I would like to clean it up without ruining it's "Patina"
It is currently disassembled and all metal parts are soaking in a tray of Jet A1.
The serial number is # 819656.
I was wondering If any one was able to tell me when this fire arm was made. or would be able to direct me to a site where I might find this information.
My google skills are not strong
I will post some pictures when I pull the gun from the soak tray.
Cheers from New Zealand